Result
270 tons CO₂e sequestered — equivalent to 59 cars removed for a year.
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Deep Dive
Deforestation Impact Calculator
Quantify carbon sequestration, oxygen production, and ecosystem service value for any forest area. Compare 5 forest types and model restoration ROI over any time horizon.
Forest Parameters
Sequestration Rate—
Biodiversity—
Ecosystem Value—
Total Carbon Sequestered
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tons CO₂e
Annual Rate
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tons CO₂e/yr
Oxygen Produced
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tons O₂
Cars Removed Equivalent
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vehicles off road for 50 yr
Trees to Replace
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mature trees needed
Ecosystem Value
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TEEB estimate
Carbon = area × rate × years O₂ = area × 0.0182 t/ac/yr × years Cars = carbon / 4.6 t/yr
Carbon Accumulation Over Time
Cumulative tons CO₂e sequestered by year for the selected forest type and area.
Enter forest area and type to see your impact summary.
Annual Sequestration Rate by Forest Type
Tons CO₂e sequestered per acre per year. Based on 100 acres from the Calculator tab.
Forest Type Data Table
| Forest Type | Rate (t CO₂e/ac/yr) | Total (100 ac, 50 yr) | Oxygen (tons) | Cars Removed | Eco Value/yr | Biodiversity |
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Total Ecosystem Value
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over 50 years
Carbon Market Value
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at $15/ton CO₂e (voluntary market)
Annual Eco Value
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per year from ecosystem services
Value Per Acre/Year
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TEEB global forest average
Cumulative Value Over Time
Green area = cumulative ecosystem services value · Teal dashed = carbon market value at $15/ton · Amber = simple timber value estimate
Why Ecosystem Services Matter
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) study estimates global forests provide $1,500–$10,000 per acre per year in ecosystem services — water filtration, flood control, pollination, climate regulation, recreation, and cultural value. These services are rarely captured in timber markets but represent the true economic cost of deforestation.
Water Filtration
$100–$500/ac/yr
Flood Control
$200–$1,000/ac/yr
Pollination
$50–$300/ac/yr
Climate Regulation
$300–$2,000/ac/yr
Biodiversity
$500–$5,000/ac/yr
Carbon Storage
$75–$900/ac/yr